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St Matthew's Parish Notes

Twenty second Sunday of the year
Sunday, 31st August, 2003

New Coadjutor Arch Bishop for Dublin
"There are no easy times to be the spiritual leader of a great diocese"- Coadjutor Archbishop Martin
Coadjutor Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has said, "Dublin and this diocese are very much in my genes. It is good to be back." He was speaking at a Liturgy to present him to the clergy and faithful of the Archdiocese of Dublin yesterday (Saturday), in St Mary's Pro-Cathedral.
"Many of those who wrote to me said that I assumed my mission in the diocese 'in difficult times'," he said. "My reaction has been, over and over again, to say within myself that there are no easy times to be the spiritual leader of a great diocese. The challenge of being a spiritual leader requires a depth of spirituality and spiritual discernment which it would be presumptuous for anyone to feel they possess. I look to the community of the diocese and to the wealth of Irish spirituality to make up for my own inadequacy."

Basic Christian Communities
Fr. Jim O Halloran and Rev Ian Frazer will come to our Parish Centre on Wed 3rd September (8pm) to share with us their experience of involvement with small Christian communities around the world.
We hope that those who met Fr O Halloran in Advent, and many others from the various prayer groups in the parish will join us for the evening.

Explore Your Faith
From this September, on Tuesday nights in Maynooth a 2-year course covering different topics that should be of interest to all.
The future of our church will need lay people having a much greater role in leadership positions in parishes.
If you are interested or could suggest someone who might be suitable let any of the priests know as soon as you can.

Ballyfermot Heritage Week: September 7-14 With many local events throughout the week. See poster in Church for more details. Opens with the 2003 community achievement and exhibition day from 2-7 pm in the Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre. This will be a celebration of many community achievements. All are welcome.
Church Gate Collection this weekend In aid of "Irish Society for Autism".	St Matthew's Ladies' Club Reopens in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 10th at 8pm.
Baptism Meeting: Wednesday 3rd @ 8pm in Parish Centre.	St Mary's Senior Citizens Reopens in the Parish Centre on Tuesday week (9th).
Readers Meeting: Thursday 4th @ 8pm in Parish Centre.	Feasts during the Week Tuesday 3rd: St Gregory the Great
Esker Cemetery Mass Next Sunday 7th at 3pm.	First Saturday Devotions In honour of Our Lady of Fatima will take place at the 10am Mass on Saturday.
Sick or Housebound & would like a visit Let us know their names and we'll try to organise a visit either in hospital or at home. There is a book in the sacristy where you can put down their name and address.	Caritas - Return to school dates Tue 2nd: 6th years - 10am; 3rd years -11.30am; Wed 3rd: 2nd years - 10am; TYO & 5th years - 11.30 Thur 4th: 1st years - 10am. All First Years to be accompanied by parent/guardian.
First Friday At Mass on Friday we remember to pray for all our dead. Confessions on Thursday after both morning and evening Masses.	Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday from 10.30 - 7.30pm.
Christian Meditation - John Main Meet as usual this Monday 8.15 - 9.15 in council room.	Website of the Week www.positiveoptions.ie Offering advice and counselling to women with an unexpected pregnancy.(includes Cura)
Lough Derg All who went to Lough Derg really enjoyed the day's pilgrimage and highly recommend it to others. During the month of September they are on: 2nd, 3rd, 8/9/14/15/16/20 & 21st. Cost €20. Must be booked in advance for catering purposes 072 61518.	Bereavement Group meet (Bethany group) Meet in the Parish Centre on Thursday night (4th) at 8pm. If you have experienced a death in the family recently this is for you. A chance to come and share your grief or simply to listen to others tell their own story.
Cherry Orchard Centre (The Bungalow) Open day and registration for classes: Tuesday 2nd 7.30 - 9pm & Wednesday 3rd 10am - 1pm. Many different courses are available. The Bungalow also provides other clubs and support/counselling services. For more details ring 6231367 or call in anytime.

Please pray for those recently deceased
Elizabeth Mulvaney, Drumfinn Ave
Michael McDonnell, Claddagh Rd
Margaret Darker, Croftwood
Thomas O Connell, Oakcourt
Margaret Gannon, Ballyfermot Rd
John Rollo, formerly Claddagh Rd

Mass Intentions This Week

Sun: Sat 6.30: Edward McIntyre
9.00 Patrick & Paul Esmond
9.30 (convent) For the people
10.30 Theresa Dowling
11.30 Mary & Ernest Noonan
12.30 Kathleen Darcy
6.30 Henry May (jun).
Mon: M Fagan & M McCowan/ Mary Casey & A Malin
Tue: Thomas Coakley / James Browne, J Barry & Noel
Wed: Breda Williams/ Mick Moore
Thurs: Matt & Mary Rowntree/ Nancy Byrne
Fri: Altar list of the Dead
Sat: Hall Family (also J Braney)/ Tommy & M Mylod
Next Sun: (6th)
9.00 Bridget Oman; 10.30 John Slevin; 11.30 Samuel Eastman & Rose Gorman; 12.30 Rose Richardson; 6.30 Pro Populo

May they rest in peace.

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